This book was about 300 pages too long, but I can't think of any portion or subplot to cut from it. All of it seems completely necessary to the story, which is complicated, emotional and very well articulated. Peck writes from the perspective of both Amanda and Miranda as well as from the third person omniscient perspective with none of the jarring transitions other books who employ that device seem to fall prey too. The historical period clothing and home decor are vibrantly described, especially by a male writer.
I picked this book up originally because of the fact that a voyage on the Titanic figures prominently in the story; however, the interlude does not seem terribly original, and a lot of what happens is foreshadowed quite heavily earlier in the book.
Otherwise, though, I did enjoy the majority of the book. (

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lilyfyrestorm | Nov 4, 2009 |

When young Mary Cooke becomes a servant at Whitwell Hall in 1911, she does not imagine how her life will be manipulated by her mistress, Amanda Whitwell, not how their lives will be inter-twined. (

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ERMSMediaCenter | Feb 9, 2009 |

A girl named Mary becomes a maid for Amanda, who renames her Miranda. They both sail on the Titanic, but only Miranda survives and is mistaken for Amanda. Contains things not appropriate for young children. (

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SusieBookworm | Aug 18, 2007 |

I loved this book the first time I read it, but it took me until years later to realize the connection to the Titanic. A wonderful book and a very interesting ending. (

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Heather19 | Apr 6, 2007 |

I read this book in 1988, when I was in the 8th grade and absolutely loved it! I re-read it a few years ago now that I'm older and still find it to be a great story. Being set around the sinking of the Titanic gives it a great subtext. I have to say this is one of my childhood favorites. (

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taneya | Jul 30, 2006 |

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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0670115304, Hardcover)

A beloved story of a fateful impersonation on the Titanic is available again

For years fans of Newbery Honor author Richard Peck's young adult novels have sought out hard-to-find copies of his first novel for adults, Amanda/Miranda. Published in 1980, this enthralling story of love and adventure against the backdrop of the sinking of the Titanic has been unavailable for over fifteen years. Now YA readers have an Amanda/Miranda all their own: a brand-new edition, abridged by the author especially for an age twelve-up readership.

In 1911, eighteen-year-old Mary Cooke comes to stately Whitwell Hall to serve as maid for the strong-willed young Amanda Whitwell. To Mary' astonishment, her aristocratic new employer is her near-double. A dutiful servant girl, "Miranda"--as her arrogant mistress renames her--must stand by as Amanda ensnares both men whom Miranda herself loves. But when maid and mistress journey together on the Titanic, Miranda sees the chance to seize her destiny...forever.

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